SQL
Quick Definition
Standard language for managing and querying databases
Full Definition
Structured Query Language, the standard language for managing and querying relational databases.
Examples
SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, JOIN, WHERE clauses
Related Terms
relational-database
query-optimization
More Database Terms
Partitioning
Dividing tables into smaller pieces for better performance
CAP Theorem
Theorem on Consistency, Availability, Partition tolerance trade-offs
Time-Series Database
Database optimized for time-stamped data storage
Normalization
Organizing tables to reduce redundancy and improve integrity
Query Optimization
Improving query performance through various techniques
Stored Procedure
Precompiled SQL stored in the database for execution